Borno State and Kigali
Borno State lies in Nigeria; Maiduguri, with about 1,110,000 inhabitants, is its largest city.
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Premium retreats in Kigali for travellers from Borno State
From Borno State, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Lagos (LOS) with RwandAir. Visa fee waived, 30 days.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Borno State
For Borno State, the reference point is Maiduguri, its largest city.
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 2,417 km from Maiduguri. Time difference: Maiduguri is one hour behind Kigali.
The international airport of Borno State is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU).
From Maiduguri, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 1,228 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Lagos (LOS) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Nigeria
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Borno State, citizens of Nigeria follow this one. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Nigeria's memberships include the African Union and the Commonwealth. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Nigerian naira (NGN); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. Once your dates are confirmed, the concierge sends the details; never pay to details found anywhere else.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- Borno State lies in Nigeria.
- Maiduguri and Bama are cities of Borno State.
- Maiduguri, the largest city of Borno State, has about 1,110,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Maiduguri is about 2,417 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Maiduguri is one hour behind Kigali.
- The nearest airport to Maiduguri with a direct flight to Kigali is LOS (1,228 km away).
- The international airport of Borno State is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU).
- Citizens of Nigeria get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Nigeria is the Nigerian naira (NGN).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge. Looking for a short let in Kigali? Each of our villas is that, and more: private, gated and serviced daily.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Borno State to Kigali?
From Maiduguri, the largest city of Borno State, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Lagos (LOS, about 1,228 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Lagos.
Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of Nigeria receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Can we pay for the villa from Nigeria?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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